The Capital Markets Authority just approved a licence upgrade and granted new intermediary licences to strengthen market capacity in Kenya. Here's what it means for financial market intermediaries.

1️⃣ Capital Markets Authority — CMA Approves a Licence Upgrade and Grants New Intermediary Licences to Strengthen Market Capacity
The regulatory authority upgraded an existing market intermediary licence and approved multiple new ones to boost institutional capacity.
This expansion directly affects local brokerages, investment banks, and fund managers operating in Kenya.
These entities must now align compliance and reporting systems with the upgraded regulatory standards.

2️⃣ Capital Markets Authority — CMA Approves Additional Unit Trust Sub-Funds and an Alternative Investment Fund to Expand Investor Choice
The regulatory authority formally cleared multiple sub-funds under registered unit trusts alongside a new alternative investment fund.
This approval introduces new investment options for asset managers, institutional players, and retail savers.
Fund managers must prepare to launch these new vehicles under collective investment scheme rules.

3️⃣ Bank of Namibia — Monetary Policy Statement: Repo Rate Maintained at 6.75 Percent
The central bank decided to hold its benchmark repo rate steady at 6.75 percent to preserve currency pegging.
This policy decision affects commercial banks, corporate borrowers, and consumers navigating current debt costs.
Lenders will maintain current interest rates while tracking domestic inflation and global economic trends.

4️⃣ Bank of Mauritius — Key Rate Maintained at 4.75 Percent Per Annum
The monetary policy committee voted to hold the key repo rate steady at 4.75 percent to manage persistent inflation.
This policy stance affects commercial banks, local businesses, and retail borrowers seeking credit facilities.
Banks will keep their prime lending rates unchanged while awaiting further macroeconomic policy signals.

5️⃣ TDRA — TDRA Board Renews Telecom Licences of Both Operators for Another 20 Years
The regulatory board officially renewed the operating licences of both major telecommunications providers for a twenty-year period.
This renewal ensures long-term regulatory stability and security for operators and their infrastructure partners.
Both companies must continue upgrading networks to achieve national digital connectivity targets.

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